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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

583: Mitch Hahn: Accounting for Creatives: It’s About the Partnership

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Design, Business, Arts

4.9810 Ratings

🗓️ 28 August 2020

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to A Well-Designed Business, it’s Power Talk Friday! LuAnn’s guest today is Mitch Hahn, the CEO of Nordens, a large, established accounting firm in Central London. Mitch is not new to the struggles and successes that accompany accounting for home designers. Simply put, Mitch doesn’t just look at home design from an accountant’s perspective; he sees accounting from a home designer’s perspective, too, so he truly speaks creatives’ language. Listen in for what Mitch has to say about what to look for in an accountant and how accountants can better serve designer clients.  The CEO of an established accounting firm - like, over-3000-clients-established - at only 31, Mitch Hahn is versed in starting a company from scratch at a young age. And he’s not too bad at helping a variety of other businesses do the same, either.  Plus, with a variety of home design businesses included within that scope, Mitch is not new to the struggles and successes that accompany accounting for home designers. It’s that “struggle” bit that he knows all too well!  Show Highlights: Mitch’s firm, Nordens, differentiates itself from other accounting firms by focusing on relationships. Most creatives tend to not want to work with numbers. Designers should have a good working knowledge of their finances. Knowledge is power, and knowledge enables you to make better decisions. Mitch’s tips on how to find the right accountant. Benefits of working with an accountant on a close basis. Consistency and accountability are key to avoiding mistakes once you have your system down. Mitch is a “closer” and he makes things happen. Nordens is based in the UK but has many business consulting clients in the US. Mitch details his “Interactive Acceleration Program” that can help you achieve your goals. Location does not matter! Email Mitch directly at mitch@nordens.co.uk for more information. Connect with Mitch! Nordens Website [The firm Mitch is CEO of] @MitchelHahn [personal twitter handle] @NordensAccounts [Accounting firm handle] Mitch’s LinkedIn Nordens YouTube To sign up for the Interactive Acceleration Program, just email Mitch directly at mitch@nordens.co.uk Links : Is Chairman of the Board Right for YOUR Business? LuAnn Nigara COB LuAnn Live - Coming February 2021 Join the E-Mail List to Get Updates! Design-Build For Profit - Kicking Off September 23, 2020! With Jenny Slingerland of Black Ink Interiors Register NOW & Get Early Bird Pricing $1895 Regular Price: $2195 after September 4th Register Now! Increase Your Confidence, Increase Your Profits - Kicking Off September 23, 2020! With Desi Creswell Register NOW & Get Early Bird Pricing $1895 Regular Price: $2195 after September 4th Register Now! LuAnn University The Profit Is In The Numbers The Profit Is In The Numbers 101 with Kathleen Anderson The Profit Is In The Numbers 102 with Peter Lang Coming September 2020! Early Bird Registration Sept 4 - Sept 20 Classes: Sept 22 - Sept 24 Get the Goodies! - For checklists, resources, and extra goodies! Courses and Products to Dive Deep into Specific Elements of Your Business LuAnn’s Favorite Resources Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well - Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action    Book 2: A Well-Designed Business - The Power Talk Friday Experts LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Podcast - Please SUBSCRIBE, Rate & Review! LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday A Big THANK YOU to These Podcast Sponsors: Open Your Trade Account with ARTICLE.com Here! Be the hero for your clients, and be the solution they need right now with Article. Jaipur Living’s Website - Easy to Browse, Custom Calculator, Products Ready to Ship! Open Your Trade Account to Begin Your Relationship with This Admirable Company. Other shows mentioned to link to and to tag in SM #464 Power Talk Friday: Peter Lang: Understanding Your Finances #FreeTheDesigner #349 Power Talk Friday: Peter Lang: The Designer CPA

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1:06.7

Welcome to a well-designed business. My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.

1:12.9

Together with my husband Vince and our partner, Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up.

1:18.8

So I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business.

1:24.8

I also know that your talent alone isn't enough to ensure your success.

1:29.9

So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and practical steps to help you grow your business.

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1:46.2

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Hi, welcome to a well-designed business. It's Power Talk Friday. If you're a long-time

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listener, you probably know my friend Peter Lang, the designer at PCPA. He is the CPA who specializes

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